SHE’S GOT OBAMA MAIL

“I had a little reservation about it, like ‘What have we done?’ ” Klugh said. “But the positive feedback was so great. We just kept thinking what a great experience it was for the girls to have that kind of support.”

From her perch on the couch, 9-year-old Ava said she really wanted things to get back to normal. But for the most part, the Bailey-Klugh family’s Obama experience has been the boost that keeps on lifting them higher.

At school, parents gave Sophia flowers and friends gave her hugs. Earlier this month, the whole gang flew to New York to join other same-sex parent families for an episode of Katie Couric’s talk show. After charming the dads, Couric taught Ava the art of handshaking (a firm grip and eye contact) while Sophia grabbed Gummi Bears from the green room.

Then came the invitation to the Easter Egg Roll, which arrived via email while the family was in New York. Though the White House would not be providing free transportation and lodging the way the “Katie” show did (although there could be Gummi Bears), Bailey and Klugh hope that what this latest Obama adventure lacks in freebies it will make up for in personal enrichment.

“The trip will really bring it full circle in a way,” Bailey said. “We can stand on the steps of the Supreme Court and say, ‘This is a lesson in how our country works. One voice can be heard and one person’s voice can make a difference.’ It’s a tide, and being part of that tide is a wonderful thing for our family.”

The letter from the president has been framed and given a prime spot in Sophia’s bedroom. As for historical significance of the exchange, the girl with two dads has a few thoughts on that.

“I don’t think the whole world will remember this forever,” she said. “But I’ll remember the experience and all of the feelings I felt.”